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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: eesplone on Wed, 21 May 2014, 11:12:59

Title: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: eesplone on Wed, 21 May 2014, 11:12:59

I got this lovely keyboard for free recently... I opened it up (and panicked as all the springs flew out), cleaned it and now it's working very nicely.

I was wondering why there weren't any similar IBM keyboards on the internet until I came upon the Model M2 earlier today - this keyboard seems identical to the M2 except for the fact that it has a PS/2 connector...
does anyone else have this keyboard?

(https://i.imgur.com/HK2Yv2Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YK41Q0w.jpg)

Title: Re: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: JimByr on Wed, 21 May 2014, 11:32:10

The 1395706 is a UK layout ISO buckling spring IBM Selectric Touch keyboard (Model M2). I think that covers it. <g>

Title: Re: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: E TwentyNine on Wed, 21 May 2014, 12:13:31

There are likely more M2's with the PS/2 connector than without.  Either way, a PS/2 connector M2 is not uncommon.  Think there's a few on ebay right now.

Title: Re: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: eesplone on Wed, 21 May 2014, 13:36:31

Quote from: E TwentyNine on Wed, 21 May 2014, 12:13:31

There are likely more M2's with the PS/2 connector than without.  Either way, a PS/2 connector M2 is not uncommon.  Think there's a few on ebay right now.

oh, I didn't know that. thanks.

Title: Re: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: babuinix on Wed, 21 May 2014, 17:08:40

Are this exactly like Model M´s buclking springs mechanical keyboards but lighter versions without steel plate and sturdy build?

Title: Re: IBM (Model M2?) 1395706
Post by: JimByr on Wed, 21 May 2014, 17:41:29

Here's the DA Wiki article with all of the design details...
http://deskthority.net/wiki/IBM_Selectric_Touch_Keyboard